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Essere alle prime armi

To be a beginner / to be new to the trade

Literal Translation

"To be at one's first weapons"

What it means

To be inexperienced in a profession or business

Example in context

"È ancora alle prime armi come imprenditore, ma ha molto potenziale."

"He's still new to the trade as an entrepreneur, but has great potential."

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